*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 62--- BRYSON, Charles William. Physician. Res. Los Angeles; office Delta Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Graduated from College of Physicians, Keokuk, Ia., in 1882; in private practice in Falls City, Neb., 1882-86; moved to Cal. in 1886. In private practice, Los Angeles, 1886 to date; professor of gynecology and abdominal surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Univ. of So. Cal., 1904 to date; dean of the faculty same, 1906 to date. Member Los Angeles Academy of Medicine; Los Angeles Co. Med. Assn.; Med. Soc. of the State of Cal.; Am. Med. Assn. BRYSON, Frank. Public administrator. Res. 1955 La Salle ave.; office Hall of Records, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Red Oak, Ia., May 21, 1872; son of John M. and Mary (Washam) Bryson. Married to Margaret Beaver in 1894. Received education in Prof. Henderson's Private School, Los Angeles, Cal.; Miss Stoneman's Private School, San Gabriel, Cal.; Tabor College, Tabor, Ia. Mgr. for Harris & Frank Clothing Co.; Mullen & Bluett Clothing Co.; organized the firm of Bryson & Logan, hatters; elected pub- lic administrator Nov., 1906; re- elected Nov. 1911. Member Masonic fraternity; Knights Templar; Shrine; B. P. O. E.; Pioneer Soc. of Los Angeles. BRYSON, Hugh W. Contractor. Res. Bryson Apts.; office East Fifth & Seaton Sts., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 30, 1868; son of Davis and Katie A. (Wyatt) Bryson. Married to Blanche Engstrum, June 1, 1904. Received his education in private schools; graduated from business col- lege, Memphis, 1885; employed as clerk with Sledge & Norfleet cotton factors, Memphis, 1886-88; clerk in bank, 1889-93; member of real estate firm of Geo. H. Glascock & Co., Memphis, 1894-99; office mgr. F. O. Engstrum, 1901; mgr. F. O. Engstrum Co., gen. building contractors; also operating planing mills; ornamental and galvan- ized iron and machine shop departments, also brick, steel, plastering, lumber yards and warehouse; concrete construction; one of the largest firms of its kind west of N. Y. The Concrete Appliances Co., of which he is pres., revolutionized the delivery of concrete in building and dam construction and is now being used throughout the world. Leader in con- struction and investments in Los Angeles of modern reinforced concrete buildings for apartment house purposes. BUCK, William Penn. Real estate and mining. Res. 546 Tenth St., San Diego, Cal.; office same. Born in Killinger, Dauphin Co., Penn., Oct. 15, 1843; son of Samuel and Catherine (Borndor) Buck. Educated in public schools, and in Freeburg Acad., Freeburg, Snyder Co., Penn. In youth worked on farm, in grist mill, and in stores; moved to Philadelphia 1861, and was employed two years by Sower, Barnes & Potts stationery and publica- tion house; salesman in wholesale dry goods house in Philadelphia; joined 8th Penn. and entered Civil War 1862; after close of war returned to dry goods firm, and continued this work for sixteen years; moved to Harrisburg, Penn., 1886 and engaged in insurance business; moved to New York and engaged in real estate for two years; moved to Williamsport, Penn., 1906, and was em- ployed as asst. steward for two years by Young Men's Democratic Club of Lycoming co., Penn.; moved to San Diego, Cal., 1910; supt. Chamber of Commerce Bldg., San Diego, 1911-13; real estate and mining 1913 to date. Member Masonic fraternity; Knights Templar. BUCKIUS, Edward Morris. Manufacturer. Res. 907 W. 18th st.; office 29th and Compton ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Oroville, Cal., Sept. 2, 1870; son of John J. and Sophronia L. (Morris) Buckius. Married to Jessie E. A. Shields in 1892. Educated in public schools of Petaluma, Cal. Employed by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co., 1887-92; in plumbing and gas fitting business for himself, 1893- 1909; organized Advance Machine Co. and became pres. and genl. mgr. of company, manufacturing standard pipe and casing fittings, standard pipe and casing nipples, steam, gas, and oil well supplies, for the jobbing trade, 1909 to date. BULLA, Robert Nelson. Lawyer. Res. 108 S. Stoneman Ave.; office 403-4-5 H. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Richmond, Ind., Sept. 8, 1852; son of Hiram and Elizabeth (Staley) Bulla; married to Evangeline Sutton (dec.) in 1903. Educated in the public schools and National University, Lebanon, Ohio; studied law in Cincinnati; admitted to the bar in 1876; prac- ticed in Cincinnati for three years. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1883, where he practiced his profession, first as member of the firm of Bicknell & White 1883-87; Bulla & Wilson 1887-98. *** end ***